Course Details
Public Financial Oversight

  • Course TypeFull Course
  • Course Duration2 Years
  • Modules12 Modules

Description

The Public Financial Oversight qualification is comprised of 4 Units that make up 12 Modules. These are presented by way of lecturers, group discussions and case studies.

The minimum duration of the programme is 12 months. Note that each module carries credits towards a qualification and therefore each module can be treated as a short course.

What will you learn

On completion of the National Certificate, the learner will be able to:

  • Scrutinize public expenditure to determine accountability of the executive.
  • Ensure good governance and ethical practices and adherence to public fi-nance management principles.
  • Enforce adherence to legislative requirements.
  • Make recommendations for corrective action.

Objective

The objective of the Public Financial Oversight and accountability are elementary principles of good governance..

Qualifying learners will understand the multi-faceted context wherein which oversight and accounts committees operate.

Programme

The first phase consists of 3 modules.

  • Module 1 : Communication Principles PDF
  • Module 2 : Financial tools and instruments in the public sector PDF
  • Module 3 : Cash and investment management in a Municipal environment. PDF

Phase 2 consists of 2 modules.

  • Module 1 : Using oversight environment to promote effective corporate governance PDF
  • Module 2 : Using Reports PDF

Phase 3 Consists of 3 Modules

  • Module 1 : Financial and Accounting Principles for Public Entities PDF
  • Module 2 : Principles of Risk Management PDF
  • Module 3 : Organisational Needs Analysis. PDF

Phase 4 Consists of 3 modules

  • Module 1 : Research Methodology PDF
  • Module 2 : Oversight Hearings PDF
  • Module 3 : Sustainable Public Sector Ethical Practices. PDF

Qualifying Criteria

The minimum entry requirements for admission to PFO are: Communication at NQF Level 5 and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.